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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322, 18,384.36 and 7,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322, 18,384.36 and 7,434 is: 10,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322 : 18,384.36 = 7,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322/18,384.36 = 7,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322x = 18,384.36 × 7,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322x = 136,669,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,669,332.24/13,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.92

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